Job Description

Department: Emergency & Disaster Management
Reports To: Manager, Emergency & Disaster Management
Make a Difference When It Matters Most.
At Hamilton Health Sciences, we believe in being ready for anythingxe2x80x94because lives depend on it. As an Emergency & Disaster Management (EDM) Specialist, youxe2x80x99ll play a vital role in strengthening our hospitalxe2x80x99s readiness and resilience. Youxe2x80x99ll help ensure that when emergencies strikexe2x80x94whether internal or externalxe2x80x94we respond swiftly, effectively, and with confidence.
What Youxe2x80x99ll Do
As a key member of the EDM team, you will:

• Develop and manage emergency response plans, tools, and resources that empower staff, physicians, and affiliates across the organization.
• Lead training and exercises that prepare hospital leaders and teams for real-world scenarios, from tabletop drills to full-scale simulations.
• Support live emergency responses, guiding hospital teams through active incidents and facilitating post-incident debriefs and action planning.
• Collaborate across departments to embed emergency preparedness into daily operations and strategic planning.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and professional standards, while helping shape new best practices in healthcare emergency management.

What You Bring

• Expertise in emergency management operations, ideally within a healthcare or hospital setting.
• Strong communication and facilitation skillsxe2x80x94youxe2x80x99re a natural leader and trusted resource.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Experience with emergency planning, training, and incident response.
• Familiarity with relevant legislation, standards, and accreditation requirements.

Why Join Us?

• Impact: Your work directly supports the safety and well-being of patients, staff, and the broader community.
• Innovation: Be part of a forward-thinking team thatxe2x80x99s shaping the future of healthcare emergency preparedness.
• Growth: Opportunities for professional development, certifications, research, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Culture: A supportive, mission-driven environment where your voice is heard and your expertise is valued.
• A Truly Unique Environment: At Hamilton Health Sciences, youxe2x80x99ll apply emergency management expertise across a wide spectrum of hospitals and programsxe2x80x94offering unmatched variety, complexity, and impact

This position is eligible for a hybrid remote work arrangement, in accordance with HHSxe2x80x99 Remote Work Policy.
Qualifications
1. Undergraduate Degree in Emergency Disaster Management or equivalent;
2. 3 years emergency management experience, preferable in healthcare;
3. Certifications in Incident Management/Command Systems and Exercise Design;
4. Project management experience is an asset;
5. Experience in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and training programs;
6. Excellent planning, analytical and organizational skills;
7. Ability to gather and synthesize data to reach understanding of situations;
8. Results driven and focused on stakeholder success;
9. Evidence of effective interpersonal, leadership, judgment, critical thinking and decision-making skills;
10. Proficiency in using computer & software technology eg. SharePoint, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) etc.
11. Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks accordingly;
12. Excellent written, oral communication, and coaching skills;
13. Ability to collaborate and work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team;
14. Flexible, self-directed and able to work effectively with minimal supervision;
15. Able to travel between sites for meetings and training activities;
16. Ability to operate and perform in high stress environments '